Horse and dog racing are legal in Wisconsin, and you are able to bet on both racings types, but not on-site. After determining that fantasy sports are a game of skill versus a game of chance, they decided to allow DFS operators to offer contests and leagues to Wisconsin residents. What we’ve learned from other states is that when there are many stakeholders involved, it can be hard to get them to come to an agreement on the subject.ĭaily Fantasy was recently legalized in Wisconsin and could prove to be a great gateway for sports betting legalization.
This could be the reason why sports betting legalization isn’t making any progress. There are eight tribes that run the Wisconsin casino scene, which is a large number of stakeholders compared to some other states who only have 1-3 tribes managing the state’s casinos. You would think with the number of tribal casinos that are located in Wisconsin that they would be pushing for the legalization of sports betting, or at least an update to their gambling laws that is at least somewhat modern. Top Online Sportsbooks for Betting on Sports in Wisconsin
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